1 Briefing on the Congestion Management Process (CMP) Andrew J. Meese, AICP Melanie Wellman COG/TPB Staff Travel Management Subcommittee November 27, 2007 Item #1

2 Introduction This updates the presentation given at the October 23 meeting Draft CMP components of new CLRP provided to TPB Technical Committee for their November 2 meeting A Congestion Management Process (CMP) is a requirement in metropolitan transportation planning by SAFETEA-LU and the Federal certification of the TPB process Metropolitan long-range plans developed after July 1, 2007 must have a CMP –Need to develop the CMP in concert with the updated CLRP

3 Federal Regulation Overview “The transportation planning process shall address congestion management… …through a process that provides for safe and effective integrated management and operation of the multimodal transportation system… …based on a cooperatively developed and implemented metropolitan-wide strategy… …of new and existing transportation facilities… …through the use of travel demand reduction and operational management strategies.” [§ (a), Metropolitan Transportation Planning, Final Rule, Federal Register, February 14, 2007 – emphasis added.]

4 Federal Regulations, cont. “In TMAs designated as nonattainment for ozone or carbon monoxide, the CMP… …shall provide an appropriate analysis of travel demand reduction and operational management strategies…for the corridor in which a project will result in significant capacity increase for SOVs. …If additional capacity is warranted, the CMP shall identify reasonable strategies to manage SOV capacity safely and effectively… …Other travel demand reduction and strategies appropriate for the corridor, but not appropriate for the SOV facility itself, shall be identified. [§ (e), Metropolitan Transportation Planning, Final Rule, Federal Register, February 14, 2007 – emphasis added.]

5 Development of the CMP Two tracks – “Initial” CMP components of the updated CLRP Develop and document proposed CM Process –“Later” CMP Technical Report Travel Management Subcommittee especially interested in process development In coordination with other committees and programs

6 CMP Interactions Program or CommitteeCMP- Related Activities TPB Technical Committee Long-range plan; interaction with necessary subcommittees – CMP lead Travel Monitoring Program (in conjunction with the Travel Forecasting Subcommittee) Travel monitoring and forecasting of future recurring congestion Travel Management ProgramStrategy identification and analysis Management, Operations, and Intelligent Transportation Systems (MOITS) Program Non-recurring congestion, traffic management, ITS technologies Commuter Connections Program Implementation and assessment of regional demand management alternatives Regional Bus Planning ProgramPublic transportation issues

7 Schedule (Updated) July 1New FY2008 resources began (separate UPWP CMP task) Summer/Fall 2007Staff CMP development & discussions with subcommittees October - NovemberFirst draft of CLRP CMP components available for review DecemberFinal draft updated CLRP CMP components January 16, 2008Approval of updated CLRP including CMP components Winter/Spring 2008 Completion of CMP Technical Report; follow-up/enhancement activities

8 Draft CMP Components for the Updated CLRP Structured as interlinked Web site pages Defines process, with illustrations of results Specifics reflect federal regulations –Requirements –Naming conventions

9 Draft CMP Components for the Updated CLRP - Outline 1.Top Web Page / Overview 2.Addressing the CMP in the Regional Planning Process 3.Need for a CMP 4.Major CMP Components 5.Major CMP Strategies 1.Demand Management 2.Operational Management 6.Considering the Results of the CMP

10 CMP Components Constrained Long- Range Plan (CLRP) Congestion Management Process (CMP) Monitor & Evaluate Transportation System Performance Define & Analyze Strategies Implement Strategies & Assess Compile Project-Specific Congestion Management Information

11 Major CMP Strategies Constrained Long- Range Plan (CLRP) Congestion Management Process (CMP) Demand Management Alternative Commute Programs HOV Facilities/ Value Pricing Public Transportation Improvements Multimodal Facility/ Pedestrian/Bicycle Improvements Growth Management Operational Management Incident Management/ Non-Recurring Congestion ITS Technologies & Systems Management Capacity Increases (Where Necessary) Elimination of Bottlenecks Safety Improvements Traffic Operational Improvements

12 CMP in CLRP Project Listings Implementing agencies submit congestion management documentation forms associated with major SOV projects Forms provide opportunities for agencies to identify demand management strategies benefiting the SOV project More such information will be encouraged in the future The ability for these projects to refer to Commuter Connections and other ongoing programs helps ensure SAFETEA-LU compliance

13 Addressing Travel Management Subcommittee October 23 Comments Status of CMP development –CMP components of the CLRP; comments received –CMP Technical Report Adapt TERM and Commuter Connections processes to address CMP needs –Ensure use of information on regional impacts of Commuter Connections Program; staff met with Commuter Connections Subcommittee to discuss –Staff look at TERM process will continue –Use the TERM and Commuter Connections documentation processes (demand management) to advise better documentation of operational management activities Improved compilation of information on Congestion Management during construction phases of major projects

14 Addressing Travel Management Comments (Cont’d) Travel Management to advise updating the Congestion Management form in the Call for Projects to reflect updated CMP requirements –Forms and associated instructions distributed today to begin discussions –Should CMP eligibility criteria and related information be revised? How? Get local jurisdictions’ inputs on Congestion Management activities they may be pursuing in their jurisdictions, but which may not be reported regionally –Supplementary will explore a CMP form to local governments, questions designed to get information from them –Include local TDM activities undertaken by developers